CSF High Performance Radiator Review
Improve Engine & Transmission Cooling With A Billet Radiator Let’s talk about cooling. Proper cooling is essential. It’s not only to prevent damage from overheating but, also, to protect your…
Off-Road
The Tacoma comes in a wide variety of models; SR, SR5, TRD Sport or Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro. The Tacoma is also offered in access (extended) cab or four-door double-cab along with 2wd or 4wd. All of these models are capable of off-roading but depending on your exact needs, some may be better suited for different types of terrain. In this category, you will find information that further improves the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road features and functionality.
Barricade Offroad HD Rear Bumper Review
Bolt On Bumper With Parking Sensor Compatibility Have you been eyeballing a bumper for your Tacoma? I know that from the moment I did the first modification to my truck,…
Nitto Ridge Grappler Review
Hybrid Mud Terrain & All Terrain Tire Option For Tacoma If you’re anything like me, you love the look and performance of an M/T tire, but you still do a…
Relations Race Wheels RR6-H Review
Popular Wheel Choice With Optional Beadlock & Protection Rings One of the latest, and quite possibly greatest, additions to my Tacoma is a set of the matte black RR6-H wheels…
Quad Lock Phone Mount & Charger Review
A Secure Way For Hands Free Operation & Easy Charging Two things everyone reading this article love: driving their Tacoma and staying in contact with the world through their cell…
ATH Fab High Clearance Rear Bumper Review
Steel Rear Bumper That Seriously Improves Departure Angle Let’s take a look at one of the popular options for rear bumpers on the 3rd Gen Tacoma. I will be giving…
DOM Vs. HREW Steel Tubing
Everything You Need to Know About Rock Slider Steel Types Are you looking to treat yourself to some rock sliders for your rig but you’re bombarded by all of the…
Company Highlight: Relations Race Wheels (RRW)
High Quality Off-Road Wheels For Several Toyota & Lexus Models As you may already know, at Trail Tacoma, we cover the latest and greatest products, installs, reviews, epic off-road trip…
11 Best Recovery Gear Items for Overlanding
Consider These Recovery Gear Items Before You Go Overlanding Before putting this list together, I made sure to put in the blood, sweat, and tears over the last decade of…
Eibach Stage 1 Pro Truck Lift Kit Review
2000 Miles With 35″ Tires Over Several Trips & Trails 2000 miles may not seem like a long review period, but since I only have 2600 miles on my truck,…
Body Armor 4X4 Pro Series Front Bumper Review
Full Plate Option With Room For A Dual Row Light Bar Body Armor 4X4 has released its full lineup of bumpers for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. In the always-growing, never-ending…
Buying A Built Overland Rig & Wheeling It Home
I Flew Across The Country To Buy My First Tacoma Build Most of us have been there, or at least thought about, buying a truck that is already somewhat or…
Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 Suspension Kit Install
Detailed Step-By-Step Guide & First Impressions On & Off-Road When looking for a new suspension for your Tacoma, you may have heard about Ironman 4X4. I spent a vast amount…
Hutch Tents Daly 2 Rooftop Tent Review
Compact & Light RTT Option That Saves Space With Folding Design Let’s face it. There are way too many rooftop tent companies to choose from. On the surface, many of…
Body Armor 4×4 HiLine Front Bumper For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install
Low-Profile Bumper With Bull Bar & Room For Dual LED Light There’s no denying that there are a TON of aftermarket bumpers for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. Body Armor 4×4…
Trail’D “Spare” Gas Tank – Install & Review
Use This Tank To Store Water/Fuel Where Your Spare Tire Goes There are several options on the market for carrying auxiliary liquids, be it for gas or water. None of…
Agency 6 Billet Grab Handle Review
Universal Aluminum Handles For Roof Racks & More Having a roof rack greatly increases your Tacoma’s carrying capacity. It’s a breeze to mount cases, recovery gear, tents, bikes, kayaks, and…
Baja Designs Squadron-R Sport Fog Light Kit For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Complete Plug And Play LED Pod Upgrade For Factory Lights You might be considering upgrading your OEM fog lights. There are several options on the market. You may have stumbled…
OneUpLighting RockGlow-X Rock Lights Review
Universal RGB Rock Light Kit – Good But Not Great Quality In this article, I’ll walk you through my experience and an overview of the RockGlow-X 8-Piece LED Rock Light…
SuperSprings SumoSprings Rear Bump Stops Review
Tacoma Suspension Mod For Both Daily Drivers & Off-Roaders It is no secret that the stock Tacoma leaf pack is pretty weak. Adding just a hundred pounds or so will…
Overland Under Budget – Building A Tacoma Affordably
An Off-Road Build Doesn’t Need To Hurt Your Wallet! Overlanding and offroading are all the rage these days, and with good reason. There is nothing quite as inspiring as exploring…
ARB Portable Twin Air Compressor Kit Review
Fully Mobile Air System That Only Needs Power So, we’ve already covered tire pressure when off-road which is important to understand before you start shopping for gear. Because depending on…
RSG Offroad Rock Sliders Review 3rd Gen Tacoma
Protect Your Doors & Rocker Panels From Damage RSG Offroad makes a seriously bulletproof rock slider for your 3rd Gen Tacoma. They have a wide range of bolt-on offerings for…
Camper Shells Vs. Bed Racks Vs. Campers
How To Choose – 5 Years Of Experience Testing Them All Two of the most popular options for the Tacoma and many other truck platforms, alike, are camper shells and…
AL Offroad Roof Rack Install 3rd Gen Tacoma
A Newer Low-Profile Aluminum Option — *** Update 11/11/21 *** Since this post was published, AL has completely redesigned this roof rack. Many of the features have been updated for…
Best Bed Storage & Cover Options For 3rd Gen Tacoma
Different Ways To Cover Your Bed For Function & Protection To begin, I’ll start by putting your mind at ease, you can’t go wrong with any of these options I…
Best Tire Pressure When Off-Road
A Guide To Choosing The Best PSI For Different Conditions So, you got yourself an off-road truck and you want to get off the pavement and onto the trails. You’ve…
Limited Slip Vs. Locking Rear Differential
Breaking Down Which Option Is Best For Your On & Off-Road Needs When it comes to buying a Tacoma, whether new or used, many factors come into play. One of…
75Built – Overland Gear & Accessory Company
Products Like Storage Boxes, Coin Holders, Valve Caps, And More You love adventures, accessories, off-roading, overlanding, and gear. You also love products made in the good ol’ United States of…
Patriot Campers X1 GT Review
A Loaded Off-Road Trailer For Your Base Camp Camping setups have come a long way over the years and we know this because we have been around for most of…
Yakima Roof Rack For Camper Shell – Review
Simple Way To Add Cross Bars To Your Truck Topper I am an overlander. I am obligated to cover my vehicle with as much gear as possible, inside and out….
ARB Front & Rear Air Locker Review
Lock Your Differential & Improve Off-Road Performance Air lockers are a large financial investment and the decision for this upgrade wasn’t an easy one for me. It took me months…
Dobinsons Snorkel Review
Protect Your Intake & Engine From Water & Dust So, you’re thinking about installing a snorkel. By now, you have surely been sucked into the rabbit hole of Instagram, watched…
Cali Raised Ditch Light Bracket Install
A Quick & Easy Way To Add Auxiliary Lights To Your Truck If you’re new to the scene, you may be looking to add more lighting to your vehicle. One…
DIY Overland Cargo Mounting System For Fridge With Storage Box
How To Build Your Own Bed Platform System & Save Money It’s no secret that storage and organization are important to any off-road/overland excursion. We also know that many of…